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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.74, 1,000.94 and 320.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.74, 1,000.94 and 320.57 is: 480.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.74 : 1,000.94 = 320.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.74/1,000.94 = 320.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.74x = 1,000.94 × 320.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.74x = 320,864.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,864.73/667.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.52

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